2,500 troops unknown Date 4 February 1874 Location West Africa | unknown unknown Result British victory | |
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Similar Battle of Amoaful, Anglo‑Ashanti wars, Battle of Hill 70, Battle of Neuve Chapelle, Second Anglo‑Afghan War | ||
The Battle of Ordashu was a battle fought on 4 February 1874 during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War when Sir Garnet Wolseley defeated the Ashantis. The attack was led by the 42nd Regiment of Foot. Lieutenant Mark Sever Bell won the Victoria Cross during the action.
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